Your Summer at the Castle
German Courses for Children and Teenagers at Munich Castle Residence
Ages 14–17 • Historic Residence
Summer courses in Munich Kastell
Learn German in a royal atmosphere: The exclusive camp at Burg Schwaneck.
Imagine your child learning German in a place where history meets modern comfort. Our exclusive language camp takes place at Burg Schwaneck, a completely renovated historic residence just outside Munich.
This is far more than just an intensive course: it is an unforgettable summer adventure in a unique and safe environment.
Unique Residence in a Historic Castle
Your child lives and learns German in the completely modernized castle. This safe and inspiring environment is just 15 minutes by train from the center of Munich.
International Learning Community
With 50 to 70 students per week, your child will meet many new friends. The intensive community guarantees a rapid improvement in German through daily application.
Varied Leisure Program
Our supervised program ensures there is no boredom. Teenagers discover Munich and the beautiful surrounding area. This way, what they have learned is consolidated in a playful manner.
Learning Like Royalty: The Exclusive Language Camp at Burg Schwaneck
Unique Location with History: Our summer camp is truly spectacular. Your child will learn German in a historic castle! Burg Schwaneck, built in 1843, has been carefully renovated and modernized to meet the highest standards as an exclusive and secure educational facility.
Perfect Location for Peace and Adventure: The castle is located in an affluent, safe residential district of Munich, about 10 km south of the city center, and is surrounded by a huge park on the River Isar. Ideal for relaxation and sports. At the same time, the center of Munich is quickly accessible thanks to excellent transport links (only a 15-minute train ride). This puts all the highlights like the Hofbräuhaus, the Frauenkirche, or the Bavaria Film Studios within reach.
Amenities in a Historical Setting: Despite the medieval flair, the castle offers all modern conveniences:
- Learning Environment: Several spacious classrooms with historical flair.
- Leisure: Knight’s Hall (used as a common room), bowling, billiards, table tennis, and a playground in the park.
- Comfort: Cozy rooms with 4 or 5 beds and an internet café.
Burg Schwaneck offers the unique combination of a safe retreat, inspiring history, and direct proximity to the cosmopolitan city of Munich.
Highly Concentrated Lessons: Progress Through Small Groups
Guaranteed learning success in a historic setting:
- Intensity: Your child receives 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. The ideal workload for rapid progress.
- Small Groups: The maximum number of participants is only 12 students. This allows our qualified teachers to address the needs of each teenager intensively and ensure active participation.
- The Focus: Spontaneous and confident speaking. The emphasis of the lessons is on conversation and interaction. The main goal is to break down language barriers to enable spontaneous and confident speaking in everyday life. On the first day, a placement test is conducted to assign your child to the optimal group.
Important: The courses start at the levels Beginner with prior knowledge, Intermediate, and Advanced. Courses for absolute beginners without any prior knowledge are not provided in this program.
Adventure & Application: The Supervised Leisure Program
From the Castle to the Metropolis:
After the concentrated lessons in the morning, the supervised afternoon program begins! We ensure that boredom doesn’t set in and that your child can immediately apply what they have learned in real situations.
Daily Action: The teenagers can relax or get active on the huge castle grounds: We will barbecue by the Isar, play volleyball, or go on a shopping trip together in Munich. Your child will experience all the highlights of the sights that Munich has to offer, such as the Frauenkirche and Marienplatz, up close.
Weekend Adventures in Bavaria: To get to know the region, we take exciting full-day excursions on the weekends. From the picturesque lakes to the Bavarian mountains, we show the most beautiful sides of the surrounding area. These excursions are the perfect opportunity to get to know German culture and strengthen confidence in speaking.
Example Week:
Sunday:
Arrival by 5 p.m., orientation and placement test, welcome evening.
Monday – Friday:
- Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00
- German course: 09:00 – 12:15
- Lunch: 12:30 -13:30
- Dinner: 18:00-19:00
- Free time: 14:30 – 17:00 + evening activities
Leisure program:
- Monday: swimming; evening: movie night
- Tuesday: half-day excursion to the Olympic Center; evening: rally in the castle park
- Wednesday: games and sports; evening: campfire on the banks of the Isar river
- Thursday: Rally through the city center of Munich; in the evening: cycling on the banks of the Isar river
- Friday: Shopping in Munich (with parents’ permission); evening: Party or visit to Bavarian beer garden
- Saturday: full day excursion to Munich
- Sunday: Departure or extra excursion (e.g. to Neuschwanstein Castle)
My name is Caitlin and I live in America. I stayed at the Munich Kastell camp for three weeks and I had an amazing time! I learned a lot of German in a short amount of time. I also made many friends who spoke no or very little english so we spoke German with each other and that helped my spoken German! I met many people from all over the world and I am excited to go to more camps in the future!
Caitlin aus Chicago, USA
Living at the Castle: High Safety and Full Supervision
Arrival and Provision:
Arrival: Arrival is every Sunday (ideally between 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
Departure: Departure also takes place on Sunday (ideally before 12:00 PM).
Safety and 24/7 Supervision:
The most important message for you as parents: Members of our staff live directly in the camp and are there for your child around the clock. We guarantee continuous, reliable supervision in the historic residence.
Residential Comfort & Catering (Full Board):
The teenagers live in comfortable four- or five-bed rooms. Each room has its own shower (an important comfort factor). The toilet is located centrally in the corridor.
Catering: Your child receives full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in the castle’s campus restaurant. This ensures full concentration and energy during the language course.
The Transfer Service (Munich):
If you book arrival by plane or train, your arrival location is Munich (Airport or Main Train Station). Participants can be picked up by our team on Sundays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM and safely taken to Burg Schwaneck.
📞 Free Expert Consultation for Your Castle Adventure
We provide free and individual advice on all important questions regarding the camp:
- Availability: Current dates and flexible packages
- Safety: All details about 24/7 supervision, catering (full board), and the optimal course for your child’s age (14–17 years).
Ask about our Family Advantage:
If you want to book for two or more children, you benefit from our attractive sibling or family discount!
